Abstract Submissions Are Now Open!
Selected abstracts will be featured as oral or poster presentations and reviewed by an international panel of experts.
🗓 Submission Deadline: April 30, 2026
📧 Inquiries: abstracts@inheritedblooddisorders.world
Did You Know?
People of African, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern & South Asian descent are more likely to carry genes for inherited blood disorders like Sickle Cell Disease and Thalassemia.
Let’s break the stigma—awareness leads to early diagnosis, better care & empowered families!
We are honoured to have Etienne Nkwanda Sickle Cell Foundation (ENSICEF) join GANSID’s international community of clinicians, researchers, advocates, and organizations working together to improve care, expand access to diagnosis and treatment, and promote global collaboration!
Unlock essential insights on sickle cell disease and other inherited blood disorders with our free online e‑course — designed for patient organization leaders, advocates, patients, caregivers and healthcare providers.
📲 Sign up today!
Today and every day, we stand with women breaking barriers, raising awareness, and leading the fight for equity in care.
Together, we rise. 🌍💜 Happy International Women's Day
#GANSID2026#GANSIDINTERNATIONALWOMENSDAY
Why do inherited blood disorders happen?
Here’s a quick breakdown of how genes are passed from parents to children and how conditions like Sickle Cell Disease and Thalassemia can occur.
Understanding the genetic roots of these conditions is the first step toward better care!
GANSID welcomes Zuwi Afya Community Based Organization (CBO) from Kisumu, Kenya to our growing network. Founded by pharmacist Lilly Zuwena Kasembeli Webala, the organization advances sickle cell awareness, care, and community support. We look forward to impactful collaboration.🌍
March is National Bleeding Disorders Month
Raising awareness.
Supporting individuals and families.
Advocating for better care and stronger communities.
Together, we shine a light on bleeding disorders and the importance of education, early diagnosis, and access to treatment.
🌍 Share Your Work with GANSID!
Are you making an impact in the inherited blood disorders community? We want to highlight YOU.
📩 Email: media@inheritedblooddisorders.world
Let us help amplify your impact and showcase the important work happening across our global community.
Do you know the signs of Sickle Cell Disease and other inherited blood disorders?
Awareness is the first step toward early diagnosis, better treatment, and improved outcomes especially in underserved communities.
📢 Follow @iblooddisorders to learn more and stay updated!
🌍 GANSID is inviting disease-specific and cross-disease patient organizations to apply for Primary Membership (no membership fee required).
Apply now and be part of the global solution. #GANSIDmembership#GANSID2026
To every parent, caregiver, sibling, and loved one, thank you for being a source of courage and resilience.
Because support begins at home, and impact reaches the world.
📌 Stay connected with GANSID for global resources, education, and advocacy updates.
This month, we recognize notable Black leaders whose resilience, advocacy, and contributions inspire progress today and for generations to come.
✨ Stay tuned each week as we spotlight a new featured leader and their impact.
#blackhistorymonth2026#gansid2026
🌍 Become a GANSID Primary Member
Join a global network advancing advocacy and improving outcomes for people with sickle cell disease & inherited blood disorders.
🔗 Apply here: tinyurl.com/gansidmembersh…
Together, we amplify impact. 💙
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📢 Now Open: GANSID Global Mentorship Program (Physicians)
👩⚕️ Mentors & mentees welcome
🌍 Open globally
Applye Here as:
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🔗 Mentee: bit.ly/gansid-mentee